| 1) Journalist/editor/reporter/photographer who represents news agencies or print media outlet publishing periodical publication(s). 2) TV crew/broadcaster/presenter/performer who represents TV station or production office. 3) Journalist/reporter/broadcaster/performer who represents radio station or production office. 4) Journalist/reporter/editor who represents online media run by a legal entity. The online media must: - Be previously established (before you apply for TAS 2026 media accreditation); and - Produce original editorial content on automobile, and regularly maintained. 5) Journalists/editors/reporter/photographer/performer affiliated with the social media platforms (e.g. YouTube, Instagram, X, or Facebook) operated by any of the above 1-4. 6) Individuals not affiliated with a media organization must be commissioned by one of the above media outlets (1-4) to cover TAS 2026, with the publication outlet already determined. In such cases, additional documentation is required (see below). |
| - A letter of assignment to prove that you have been commissioned to conduct TAS 2026 coverage. The name of the publication/programme (with the issue/on-air date), the signature of the chief editor or equivalent, his/her contact details, and the details of what you have been commissioned to cover must be clearly written on the media outlet's letterhead. - Automobile-related bylined articles within the past one year, or past TAS coverage bylined articles. Photographers should submit photos/articles with photo credit. Applications without the above documents will NOT be accepted. Past results of obtaining press badges for other events cannot be a substitute. |
| 7) Freelance journalists/photographers who are members of AJAJ, JMS, or JRPA. 8) Photographic agencies must ensure that the photographs taken will be used for news, report or publication in articles. Anyone with intention for commercial purposes are not eligible for media accreditation. |
| a) Social media platforms operated by media organizations other than those listed in item 5. *regardless of whether the account is corporate or individual, and irrespective of the number of followers/subscribers b) Exhibitors (incl. those working on their websites and owned media). c) Advertising agencies, PR firms, research firms, marketing firms, analyst firms and consulting firms. d) Non-editorial professions, such as sales, marketing and administration, even though they represent a legitimate media organization. e) Freelancers who are not on assignment from a legitimate media organization. f) Those working on corporate website (incl. owned media), and/or internal publications such as house organ, annual report and newsletter that are circulated internally or to a selected group of clients.
h) Personal website/blog, fan site/community site, forums or user groups. i) Any media which may be offensive to public order and moral and/or containing obscene/violent/unlawful content. |
| *Certain content held in the International Conference Hall, the Event Hall, or outdoor venues may be subject to reporting restrictions or may require separate on-site reporting applications. Please ensure you understand these requirements before submitting your application. *Please be advised that certain restrictions on media coverage may apply to specific programs held in the International Conference Hall, Event Hall, or outdoor venues, and separate on-site media applications may be required. Please ensure that you understand these conditions before submitting your media application. *TAS reserves the right to approve or deny accreditation. The decision is final and cannot be appealed. *TAS may limit on the number of media passes per each organization at its decision. *Submission of application does not guarantee pass will be issued. All applications will be considered by the organizer. *Successful applicants will receive a "Media Credential Confirmation" which is required to pick up a pass onsite. This is for the use of the accredited person himself only and must not be transferred to anyone else even to his colleague. *TOKYO AUTO SALON do not provide a letter of invitation for visa purposes. *Anyone who obtained a media pass must send us (a copy of) the publication with the TAS 2026 coverage on. Failure to do so may result in denial of your future accrediting opportunities. |